Unit of Study PLAN6003 Building Services and Applications (2026)

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Unit Snapshot

Unit type

PG Coursework Unit
Credit points

12
Faculty & College

Faculty of Science and Engineering
Placement

No

Unit description

This unit considers the fundamentals of service and its application, and basic design and installation. The unit includes Heating, Ventilation and Air Conditioning (HVAC), lighting, sustainability, hydraulics, water, gas, fire hydraulic services, and lifts.

Unit content

1. Introduction to Building Services and System Fundamentals
2. HVAC, Electrical, Hydraulic, and Fire Safety Systems
3. Integration of Building Services for Performance and Compliance
4. Energy-Efficient Strategies and Environmental Performance Targets
5. Tools and Benchmarks for Assessing Building Service Applications
6. Sustainability, Feasibility, and Compliance in Complex Projects

Availabilities

Not currently available in 2026

Learning outcomes

Unit Learning Outcomes express learning achievement in terms of what a student should know, understand and be able to do on completion of a unit. These outcomes are aligned with the graduate attributes. The unit learning outcomes and graduate attributes are also the basis of evaluating prior learning.

On completion of this unit, students should be able to:

describe building service systems, including HVAC, electrical, hydraulic, and fire safety systems.

propose integrated solutions that meet performance, compliance, and operational requirements.

examine energy-efficient building service strategies that respond to environmental performance targets, regulatory frameworks, and occupant wellbeing.

apply tools and performance benchmarks to assess the feasibility, sustainability, and compliance of building service applications in complex construction projects.

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